Ariel is 8!

Ariel, my neice, not the mermaid, turned 8. (Although, she does LOVE to swim.) As usual, the Wolg families got together to celebrate. It is so hard to believe that Ariel and Sissy are now 8 and going into the 3rd grade. It is just going too fast. I am so happy that the girls are so close, and it has been a joy to watch them grow and hit milestones. Ariel is so special and so beautiful.
Happy Birthday Ariel! We love you so much. Momma Wolg

Family Celebration

Cookie Cake and Homemade Ice Cream!

Ariel got lots of big girl things, like a *Jonas Brothers CD.

The boys are playing trains together; they weren't into the J. Brothers.

J. Brothers DVD...like Oh My Gosh!

All 5 "Wolg Kids"

Aren't they cute?

Zachary, the youngest and most accident prone of the group

He has the scars to prove it.

We gave her earrings!!

She planned to get her ears pierced the next day for her birthday.

Did she go through with it?

The next day, after Ariel and Sissy had a sleep over,

Aunt Teresa treated the girls to a manicure & pedicure.

YES, Ariel did it; she got her ears pierced.

I took this picture right after they did it.

She didn't even know they were done. They counted to 5, but did it on 3.

She was just a little EXCITED!!

39 and counting

Daddy turned 39 this week. This birthday marks the end of his 30's and that he has spent more than half his life with me. Lucky Man! LOL! No sympathy cards please. LOL. Next year, I will throw him a party to welcome him into the 40's...it's about time he joins me.

In honor of this year, I listed 39 things I love about him. There are SOOO many, but here's a few. They're in no particular order.

1. His unconditional love and forgiveness for me.

2. His generous, giving heart...he will help anyone, be it a friend, relative or stranger. This is one of the reasons I originally feel love with him.

3. He's tall, dark and handsome.

4. He makes me laugh. He is so funny and fun to be with.

5. He loves rock music...one of many things we have in common.

6. He is "Mr. Fix-it"...the man can fix anything.

7. He's a great friend...to me and his many friends.

8. He's responsible, taking care of his family, obligations and home.

9. He likes to watch movies with me.

10. He's a Fabricator extraordinary...the man can build anything.

11. He's a WONDERFUL Father to our kids.

12. He loves cats, especially ours.

13. He's manly.

14. He's a hard worker...whether it's work at his job or home, he gets it done, regardless if he feels like it or not.

15. He's the leader of our home.

16. He's strong and tall...two things I am not

17. His love and knowledge of cars (and motorcycles)

18. He plays with our kids.

19. He likes spending time with me.

20. He loves mexican food and sweets...like me.

21. He'll eat my cooking.

22. He likes being organized and clean.

23. His twisted sense of humor...fits so well with me

24. He is always true to himself -- no pretending to be something or someone he's not.

25. He's a blue jean, t-shirt kind of guy.

26. He's laid back...so thankful for this, opposite of me.

27. He's a great driver.

28. He gave me two beautiful children.

29. His GORGEOUS blue eyes

30. He plays guitar.

31. He has great hair...especially loved it long.

32. He respects me.

33. He is a man of character.

34. He is SO helpful, treating our marriage like a partnership.

35. He doesn't take things too seriously.

36. His patience with me and the kids

37. His perspective

38. He takes time to teach our kids.

39. He's my soul mate, husband and friend for life.

Happy Birthday Hubby!! I love you!! Momma Wolg

JT's 4th Birthday

In June, My baby boy turned FOUR! I can NOT believe he will start his last year of preschool in the Fall. My baby...I can't even imagine him being big enough to go off to elementary school next year. But, I can't stop it and I know he'll be ready. He is progressing so fast...his vocabulary has taken off, and he has "skittles" (skills) ...not much he can't say or do. JT wants to do everything on his own and can for the most part. I have to catch myself (or he reminds me) from helping when I'm not needed anymore.

JT is still Mr. Personality who doesn't stop talking and has never met a stranger. He makes his Daddy and I laugh all the time...sometimes it's hard to keep a straight face and discipline him because he's so funny. (But we do, then there's tears)

JT has added *Batman* to his list of obsessions...trains, fire trucks, pirates, helicopters, cowboys (excuse me "horsey guys"). He asked for a *Batman Birthday Party* at *Going Bonkers*. He's all about b-man right now and he got lots of b-man stuff for his birthday. JT had a great time playing with his friends at Bonkers and his cousins afterward. Then, the family went out to eat mexican food (family favorite).

Happy Birthday to My Little Buddy

I love you! Mom

JT opened this gift at home...too big to tote to Bonkers

"I'm FOUR!"

JT's *Batman Cake*
*Batman Birthday*

I didn't take any pictures of them playing...on a Saturday, there was just a sea of kids playing...it's was hard to keep up with them, let alone take a picture.

Making a wish!

Opened lots of gifts...Many Thanks to everyone

JT with some of his friends (some were already back playing)

Sissy's 8th Birthday

Sissy turned 8 in June. How did this happen? My little girl is EIGHT! And, she is growing up way too FAST. She's loosing the cutesy, little girl look and turning into quite the little beauty. I'm not sure I'm ready for that. Sissy is so smart, so fun, so pretty, so sweet, so generous, so strong willed and dramatic and SO MUCH A BLESSING to our lives. I love this little girl so much that it makes my heart hurt.

Sissy's birthday fell on a Thursday...a school day. So, JT and I brought her lunch and ice cream for her class. Sissy got to pick where and what we had for dinner...spaghetti and milkshakes at home. Love this child.

Happy Birthday!!

Sissy got to open one gift. She got the bunk bed for her AG dolls from Mimi.

Dad is assembling...one of his many roles in the family.

Now, on to the birthday and party. Sissy wanted a *Phantom of the Opera* birthday party. I thought...well of course you do...then "how do we do that?" We thought about it and came up with a plan. She wanted a "fancy dinner" and watch the Phantom movie with a few of her close friends. This is SO Sissy...something different and with an intimate group vs. large.

So our plan...decorate for the dinner and movie, get the girls ready -- paint nails, do hair & makeup and put on dresses, serve dinner & cake, open presents and watch the movie. Well, I think Sissy had a great time so it was a success. Although, there wasn't too much movie watching...it's a long movie and there was playing to do. (I kind of thought that would be the case.)

Sissy got a pink Nintendo DSi for her birthday. This was a main thing she wanted. It took awhile for her to get interested in the whole video game thing, but here we are. Thankfully, she's not obsessed with it.

Also, we got her a new red dress for her party. She was beautiful. (yeah ebay!)

Here's the fabulous Phantom Cake. Everyone loved it. Definitely, the hit of the party. The girls preceded to eat all the fondant off the cake and make themselves sick. LOL.
Opening Presents...Many Thanks

Sissy with her Cousin Ariel and friend Kendal...all dolled up for dinner

Making a wish...

Time for dinner

Sissy's friend Jaidyn...friends and in class together since Kindergarten

Ariel & Kendal
The girls are ready..."peace out" and no shoes (LOL)
The girls ready for their dinner...okay, this is more like it.

Decorated for the party

WATCHING the Phantom movie

Happy Birthday "3 Boy Mom"!

Happy Birthday to "3 Boy Mom"

(as she's known in the blog world)

I love and adore you!

We celebrated with coffee and cake. And, in honor of her birthday, here are 34 things I love about her:

1. She has a song for everything.
2. She's beautiful ...inside & out.
3. She didn't die...cancer survivor.
4. She's almost always accessorized.
5. She makes me laugh.
6. Her life is anything but dull.
7. She's a woman after God's heart.
8. She lives "in a musical"...in her head anyway.
9. She's a great Mom.
10. She has a gift for teaching...molding young lives.
11. She's raising 3 amazing sons.
12. She's just the right amount of crazy.
13. She'll always be young at heart.
14. She's a great friend...to many.
15. She lives for her family.
16. She's a great cook/baker...a perk for those of us that like to eat.
17. Her strength
18. Our similar likes & dislikes...why can't more people be like us.
19. She's not fond of the outdoors and heat...like me.
20. She's a shopper...Target baby.
21. She's a kindred spirit and Sister in Christ.
22. Her kind & sensitive soul
23. She loves me...even with all my quirks and flaws.
24. She's my gym partner.
25. Her sense of humor
26. She's a light weight...see my strawberry.
27. She's got perspective...something I admire.
28. She loves and stays in touch with her family and friends.
29. She makes everything from scratch.
30. Her life-journey crossed paths with mine.
31. Going on date nights together.
32. Her knowledge of God's word
33. She had cancer but you wouldn't know...except in the ways that count.
34. Last but not least, because she's my friend...and it feels like we've known each other a life time.

A Pirate Birthday Celebration

Ahoy! Captain Jacob had a pirate celebration Saturday for his 3rd birthday. The kiddos played in the water, complete with a pirate ship wading pool. They had fun with the water blasters and wading pools while the adults go to melt in the heat. Not sure what I was thinking...next year, we'll do something indoors or the big pool so all can swim. JT had fun though and was happy to spend the day with family and friends. He was especially happy Grammy & Papa were able to make it.

Happy Birthday, my little pirate!

Make a wish! Cousin Zach might be the smallest pirate, but he was right in the middle of everything. No fear!

The boys were "shooting" the big girls in the other "ship".

Arrrgh!

Sissy and JT getting ready for the party! JT's cousins gave him a racing helmet. He loves it!

JT's friends, the 3 H. brothers, gave him pirate gear. He loves it of course.

Don't you love his pirate look here -- Arrrr!

Mommy & Daddy gave him a "big pirate ship" to play with. He loved his friend's so much and now has one of his own...many hours of play, no doubt.